Hey Pastor!

Your mindset is the foundation of your ministry. In this episode of Pastors Thriving, I will share 7 daily mindset shifts that every pastor needs to adopt in order to lead with confidence, overcome self-doubt, and stay energized for the long haul. If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of inadequacy, burnout, or the weight of ministry responsibilities, this episode will give you practical steps to transform the way you think—and thrive in your calling.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why your mindset dictates the success of your ministry ✅ 7 crucial mindset shifts that will keep you energized and effective ✅ How to break free from self-doubt, fear, and burnout ✅ A daily strategy to stay mentally and spiritually strong

Join the Make More Disciples Challenge! If you’re serious about developing leaders, engaging your congregation, and multiplying your impact, the Make More Disciples Challenge is for you! This challenge will equip you with practical, proven strategies to help you disciple effectively without overcomplicating the process. Don’t miss this opportunity—sign up today! 👉 Register now:

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Until next time—keep thriving, pastors. The kingdom needs you at your best!

Hey Pastor,

Money and ministry—two words that often create tension for pastors. But what if financial growth wasn’t about greed, but about greater impact? In this episode of Pastors Thriving, I'm going to share practical and biblically sound strategies for increasing your income in 2025 without sacrificing your integrity, your time, or your primary purpose. Learn how to diversify your income, create high-impact revenue streams, and guard your time while remaining fully aligned with your calling.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why increasing your income is not anti-ministry

✅ How to diversify your income streams without overloading your schedule

✅ The biggest time management mistakes pastors make—and how to avoid them

✅ The key to financial growth while maintaining integrity in your calling

🚀 Join the Make More Disciples Challenge! 🚀 If you’re ready to increase financial stability without compromising your ministry, this challenge is for you! You’ll get actionable strategies to expand your financial impact while keeping your mission at the center. Sign up now!

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Until next time—keep thriving, pastors. The kingdom needs you at your best!

Hey Pastor!

Are you measuring church growth the right way, or have you been seeing it through a limiting lens? In this episode of Pastors Thriving, I'm going to challenge common perspectives on church growth with four crucial insights that will reshape how you approach ministry expansion. Learn why growth isn’t just about numbers, why leadership development is a game-changer, how over-programming could be holding you back, and why real impact happens beyond your church walls. If you’ve been feeling stuck in your ministry’s growth or questioning the effectiveness of your current strategies, this episode will give you the clarity and tools you need to move forward with confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why church growth isn’t just about attendance numbers ✅ The key role leadership development plays in sustainable growth ✅ How over-programming can actually stunt your church’s effectiveness ✅ Why true growth extends beyond the four walls of your church

Join the Make More Disciples Challenge! Are you ready to take your church’s disciple-making efforts to the next level? The Make More Disciples Challenge is designed to help you simplify your discipleship process, increase engagement, and cultivate lasting spiritual growth within your congregation. Don’t miss this opportunity to be equipped with proven strategies that will make an immediate impact. Sign up now

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Until next time—keep thriving, pastors. The kingdom needs you at your best!

What does real-life discipleship look like? In this episode, I share my favorite discipleship story—a powerful example of how one transformed life can spark an incredible ripple effect. This story isn’t just inspiring; it’s a reminder of what’s possible when discipleship is done right. Whether you're looking for hope, encouragement, or a fresh perspective, this episode will reignite your passion for making disciples who make disciples.

P.S. Want to see this kind of transformation in your church? Join the Make More Disciples Challenge and discover the 5 key moves to creating a culture of multiplication. Find out more today!

Hey Pastor

New Year, new opportunities to help many more people take specific steps to follow Jesus. Every church is looking for the best dynamic ways to help people take these steps and I want to help. Are your church programs truly creating disciples, or just filling seats? In this episode, we unpack 3 critical mindset shifts every pastor needs to move from simply running programs to multiplying disciples. Discover how focusing on transformation over attendance can spark a ripple effect in your church culture. Whether you’re struggling with disengagement or searching for a clearer discipleship strategy, this episode offers practical steps to start the shift today.

P.S. Ready to take your discipleship culture to the next level? Join the Make More Disciples Challenge and learn the 5 key moves to transform your church in just 5 days. Details inside!

Pastor, You're going to love this episode.

Caleb and I are going to drill deep into pressing issues of apologetics that are confronting the culture today. This episode is going to stretch your thinking and give you pointed help in the direction of what you are facing. Get a notebook and prepare yourself to take notes on this content that is going to empower you toward growth.

If you'd like to reach out to Caleb and discover more about who he is, what he does and what he has to offer, you can reach him via email at CalebBackholm@gmail.com

Caleb talked about the organizationm Ratio Christi in this episode and you can find more about them here --> https://ratiochristi.org/

https://www.facebook.com/caleb.backholm

As always, if I can be of help to you, don't hesitate to let me know!

Kevin

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Hey Pastor!

We're just a few days into the new year. You're already neck deep into movement and preaching, planning and strategizing for how this year is going to be your best year yet. Spend a few minutes with me on this podcast and let me talk you through a few specifics about how to face and focus on just that. You'll want to have a legal pad with you so you can take some notes and document your mentality as I guide you through this process.

Grab your coffee, notepad, favorite pen, and let's get after it!

Here are some of the links I included in the show:

https://morediscipleschallenge.com/

Pastorsthriving.com

Coaching@kevinelworth.live.